Golf Course Superintendents Play a Critical Role in the Reserve Study Process

During the custom Golf Club Reserve Study process the property’s Golf Course Superintendent plays a critical role. The reserve study begins with meetings between on-site property managers, club owners, and the Golf Cub Reserves team. The Golf Course Superintendent will help determine all of the factors on the golf course property that will be included in the reserve study. This will include short-term renovation plans, long-term renovation plans and periodic replacement of all golf course features and equipment. Some of these features include:

• Irrigation Systems (pipes, pumps, controllers, heads, etc.)
  
• Maintenance Facilities
  
• Equipment Fleet
  
• Greens, Tees, Fairways & Bunkers
  
• Ponds
  
• Cartpaths
  
• Landscaping
  

The golf course property and golf course maintenance facilities & equipment will often make up about 70% or more of the expenditures in the reserve study report. It is the most critical element in determining the long term cost of ownership for the golf course property.

The Golf Course Superintendent having such influence on the custom reserve study is important because he or she will have all of the records from golf course construction. They will also have the knowledge to help determine how and when golf course features need to be upgraded to make the best decision for the property owner. Utilizing their expertise is an important part of the process.

The Golf Course Superintendent will also be familiar with the maintenance facility and the equipment fleet. They will help determine current age of the equipment fleet and also replacement options. The Superintendent will have an opportunity to express any future needs as well.

Once the reserve study is completed the Golf Course Superintendent can utilize the document to develop more accurate operational and capital budgeting reports each year. They can also determine a timeline for larger renovation projects based on when funding will be available. The reserve study will help with communication between the Golf Course Superintendent and the ownership or management.

Let Golf Cub Reserves show you how our Golf Club Reserve study can benefit the Golf Course Superintendent!